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Lense-Thirring precession

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

In general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Synonyms: Lense-Thirring effect

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named after Josef Lense and Hans Thirring.